NORDIC CHRISTMAS

Share the stunning Scandinavian tradition of St Lucia- Carols performed by a choir of 12CELLOS in the Historic St Joseph's Halle, Fredericksburg.

NORDIC CHRISTMAS

This festive program celebrates the beginning of the holiday season with music from near and far. From the classical elegance of Chopin and the jazzy sophistication of Irving Berlin to the haunting folk songs of Iceland and Ireland and the bright lights of Broadway, Nordic Christmas brings together beloved melodies and unexpected musical treasures for a joyful celebration of the season.

*Each ticket includes a complimentary glass of mulled wine.

Texas Cellos, a cello choir of 12 cellos has been sharing the gorgeous voice of the cello with sold-out audiences since its founding. Cellists are a unique bunch with a shared love for sound, expression, and friendship in music-making. A cello choir has a wide enough range to play from the bass to the soprano, and the sound is warm and lyrical.

NORDIC CHRISTMAS: Folksongs and Carols.

12CELLOS

Jingle Bells-

Tea for Two

As Time Goes By

Poverty

Titanic

The Bare Necessities ( with guest singer)

"Heyr himna smiður" - Kolbeinn Tumason (13th-century Icelandic)

‘Raindrop’ Prelude- Chopin/ Franchomme/ Sollima

JS Bach- Sarabande from Suite no 6

Song of the Birds- Casals

Charlie Chaplin—Smile

Danny Boy (Arr. Danish String Quartet)

I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas- Irving Berlin

Waltz No. 2- Shostakovich

—sing along—

We Wish you a Merry Christmas

Away In a Manger

Auld Lang Syne

TexasCellos return to ST JOSEPH'S HALLE to perform a candlelit Traditional Nordic (cello) Choir representing a stunning Scandinavian tradition for St Lucia's Day.

The Texas Cellos have joined the ranks of a beloved institution in Texan musical life. Its exceptional tonal and virtuosic qualities soon took concert audiences by storm, and now the Texas Cellos enjoy a remarkable following, selling out at every concert they have given.

Whether they’re playing classics from baroque to modern, jazz, tango, movie tunes, or avant-garde, listeners are invariably fascinated by the wide range of unique and intoxicating timbres that these cellos can produce, and their mixture of seriousness and humor, of depth and lightness, appeals to audiences of all ages.

Texas Cellos is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and gives back to the community by inspiring and cultivating excellence in youth through music education, ensemble building, and through performance opportunities.

St Lucia's Day (or Sankta Lucia) commemorates St Lucia, a young Christian martyr who died for her faith. According to the legends, St Lucia would secretly bring food to the Christians hiding in Roman catacombs under the city. She would light her way with candles held in a wreath on her head so she could have both hands free to carry things, while singing so they could regognize her as a friend.

The day is celebrated with a childrens choir singing carols to candlelight, and washed down with glögg/gløgg ( hot mulled wine)

The celebration day is actually December 13th and coincides with the Winter Solstice of the old "Julian" pagan calendar. The Winter Solstice gives breath to the thoughts of longer days ahead with the return of light and new life in winter.